Fellows mentioned in this story: John Leong

From Maui Now:

Kupu, a youth-focused conservation and sustainability nonprofit, is mobilizing to support those affected by the recent Maui wildfire disaster. As the first step of this response, Kupu, in partnership with the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College Culinary Arts Program, will mobilize up to 30 UHMC culinary program students in paid positions that will prepare meals for community members impacted by the disaster.  

As part of this relief effort, UHMC culinary students will prepare 1,800-2,500 meals daily to feed Maui residents who have transitioned from emergency shelters to hotels and other temporary housing situations. The number of meals and residents served will adjust based on changing needs. For their time, UHMC culinary students will receive $16 an hour, a $1,459 Education Award provided by AmeriCorps, and access to health care benefits. 

“We are humbled by the opportunity to stand behind UHMC and its students to ensure that impacted residents are fed and supported during this difficult time,” said John Leong, CEO and Co-founder of Kupu. “It is an honor to use our capacity as a provider of internships, paid national service positions and green jobs to serve as the administrative backbone for this first step in the larger response effort.” 

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